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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11

Red Polled Norfoiks Tor sale; clear
red color and nornles., tine milk.
ing breed. Come aud see them. or
address me ut Cresco Iowa. AT
home on farm Tuesdays and We'd
nesdays, AMI ut Recorders Office
Cresco, on Mondays.
37tf s. A. CONVERSE.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
A Rare Opportunity.

We will sell u Shoninger Organ,
Bran new, list price $3.50, for sos,
payable IS u month till paid for;
interest 3 per cent. Instrument
FULLY warranted for 6 years, NO
better organs made. address or ap-
ply to the PLAIN DEALER office,
3att Cresco Iowa.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11

THE AMERICAN MAGAZINE will
hereafter be published under the
management Of the American Maya.
zine Company; corporation abund-
antiy equipped in finances and bust
ness experience. KeaLcfe are prolnis-
ed continuous improvement OF the
magazine in all its departments, in.
GLIDING several new and attractive
featureS
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11

We are In receipt Of q very neat
premium list Of the 18th annual fair
of the Howard county Agricultural
Society to be held at Cresco, Sept.
IL, IA, Is, and is, 1887. On the whole
the job is credit to the county, also
the printers, w. r. T. F. J. Mead
Ellna News,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
Wants the Facts Known.

Mr.. Editor: l and my neighbors
have been led SO many times into
buying different things for the liver,
kidneys and blood. that have done us
more harm than good, | feel it due
your readers to advise them when an
honest and good medicine like DIR,
Harter's Iron Tonic can be had.
Yours truly,
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11

The Lawler club, the champions of
Chickasaw Go. have challenged the
Cresco club to a game Of ball to take
place tomorrow at Gillett's Park.
A close game is expected as the
Cresco boys seem to be getting there
pretty well this season.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11

OF the nineteenth century, can tru.
~ be said Of Papillon (extract Of
fax Skin Cure. Thousands testify
to its curative powers In seemingly
hopeless cases Of Eczema, Salt
Rheum, Erysipelas and every kind
Of skin diseases. Mr.. @. P. Algier,
Of Hartford, Ohio. tried everything he
heard Of or saw recommended, and
suffered five years with Eczema
until he found Papillon Skin Cure,
which cured him. Large bottles
only $l.OO. at Lowry & Connolly's
Drug Store.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
a GA r u.

70 oil who are suffering from tho errors and
lndiscrstions Of youth, nervous weakness. early
decay. loss Of manhood. TO-, will send recipe
that viii cure you. FREE or CHARGE. This great
remedy was discovered BY missionary In South
Amsr!ea. Ssnd ssls.sddrosssd envelope to tho
nv. Jos3SS :. SxlgAN, atattsN ., Mn York GU,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11

The department OF Higher English,
under j. G. Garland, offers a thorough
drill in these branches. The DEBORAH
Business Institute, under A. w. Rich,
offers practical course. Full course
x2O. 1t NAV be paid monthly.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

CONGREGATIONAL cHURCH.-Serv1ceS every
Sunday at HOO A. NJ. and 100 r. n. sunday
school after morning service. Prayer meeting
"wednesday evening
REV. A. s. MCCONNELL, Pastor.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES every
Sunday at Hoo A. N. and 700 p. N. Sunday
school after morning service. Prayer meeting
every Thursday evening.
REV. j. D. TULL, Pastor.
BAPTIST CHURCH. Services every sunday al
100 A. u. and 100 p. II. Sunday School after
morning service. Prayer meeting every Wed
neSday evening. REV. Q. W. CATLIN. Pastor.
CATHOLIC CHrRcH.-Seryices every sunday at
li:OO A. u. and 800 r. n. sunday school every
sunday ~ loo r. n.
REV. M. A. McCAkTEY, Pastor.
GERMAN LUTHERAN CHURcH-Services every
sunday at 1880, forenoon, and 230, afternoon,
aleernately REV. +. HERMANN, Pastor.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11

Owns and operates nearly $500 miles OF thor
Iowa, Missouri. Minnesota and Dakota.
u 10 the Best Direct Route between 81
grinetpa! points IN the NorthWeat and SoatA
West and Far West.
For maps, time tables, rates OF passage and
freight, etc, apply 10 the nearest station agent
OF the CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL RAIL-
WAY. or to any Railroad Agent any where In the
World
3. MILLER. A. n. CARPCNTE Err,
0enI Manager. Gent Pass Ticket ACT
j. =. TUCKER, GEU. n. HEAFfORD.
Asst GENT Manager. Asst Genl Pass Tkt.Agt
MILWAUKEE. WISCONSIN,
"For information in reference TO Lands and
Towns owned by the CHICAGO. MILWAUKEE,
ST. PAUL RAILWAY COMPANY. write TO III. g. HAU
GAN, Land Commissioner, Milwaukee, Wiscon-
sin.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
BASE BALL.

Last Friday club Of single meI
waxed club Of married men to the
tune OF II to ID, the following is tile
score by innings.
, Innings 1s3 4 5 O 7s0
Single o. 2 0 200 O-13
Married O1OO2 Ill
The game Of base ball played on
the park here last Saturday, between
the Clippers and Crescos, was not ~
close az contemplated. The following
figures show the result:
Innings 12345 6789
Clippers, 4O1OO1 10
Crescos, 1901 54O2 go
Robt. Phelan has put on an addi-
ton to his fruit store and restaurant,
making a good lunch room.
Cresco seems to be holding its own
very good this season. The game
played here yesterday between the
Callnar club and the Cresco club was
q very fine game, resulting in favor
of Cresco. The number OF home
runs were not very numerous, there
being only one, that being made by
J. f. Light, Of the home club, and
the game was played with very few
errors. The figures given below
gives the result by innings.
Innings 1234s5 80
Calmar 10000 1O2O-5
CrescO 1870 OOO2-6
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11

Miss Lulu Burdick OF Cresco, Iowa.
who has been visiting Mr.. f. c.
Kasson's people the past two weeks.
returned home. last Tuesday.-[IeRoy
Independent.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Railroad.
Time Tables Prairie du Chen Station.

Trains Going South.
Lv Minneapolis IS a. m. els p. m. 500 p. m.
81. Paul 9.l5 a. IN. 2.55 p. IN. $40 p. m.
Prairie du
Chen 4:s7 p. IN. 1910 p. M. sos a. m.
Trains Going North.
Lv. Chicago ......... ....3 1901 p. m. 1880 p. m.
Ls. Prairie du
Chen lilo a. m. u Ol A. IN. $50 a. m.
Trains ), 4, 5, 6 run daily; and daily except
Sunday.
Through tickets To all points In the United
states and Canada on salc at Prairie du Chen
Baggage checked through TO destination.
Peerless Dining Cars and Pullman Sleepers on
all through trains
No change OF carsto Chicago, Peoria or st
Louis.
Fer tickets, sleeping car Accommodations, loca
time tables, and other Information, apply TO
&C. PiRDi. Agent
Prairie Du Chien,
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
Salt Rhsum or Eczema,


Scaldhead aud ringworm,
Pain in the back and spine,
Swelling OF the knee joints,
Sprains and bruises,
Neuralgia and toothache,
Tender feet caused by bunions,
corns and chilblains, we warrant
BEGGs' TROPICAL On to relieve any
and all of the above.
3lt13 Lowry & Connolly.
Oak Fence Posts
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
THE KING OF The EORGANS

Record 2:sox at 10 years Record 2:a7 At % years
at Boscooei. WIS. at Monroe, WIS.,
Sire OF Bashaw Bill, 2:s7K; Burdette 80;
Pedro, 2:44 winner Of second money II held Of
AStpas, ssss Str trial Win days work.
2:4s; Michael, three years old, trial sol.
Herods fee for 1887, sas, with privilege Of
returning mare or substitute II she fails 20 get
with foal or loses her foal.
Among the many comments upon Herod the
following are selected:
From the breeders Gazette: Herod Is the
most notable living member Of q wonderfully
good family OF horses The Chicago HOrsemAn
speaking Of the Morgan family says: .Herod,
Undoubtedly Its greatest living representative"
The Western Sportsman says: A judge must
pronounce him a real type OF the American
roadster. modclOf strength and action
OF treatment and skilful handling when In the
prime OF horse life, that he receives at the
hands Of the present owner, the fastest stallion
record would now stand to his credit"
Mr.. W II. Wilson OF Cynthiaha, Kentucky,
who paid $40 900 for sultan wrote me for ten
mares by Herod and wanted the old horse him
SELF Several other prominent breeders 10 Ken
lucky and other states have made tempting
offers for him. Does not this prove that his
progeny will be sought after?
After the most diligent search, fall to ind
more than nifty OF Herod's get older than year
lings and every one that has been trained u .
trotter. Like many other great horses he has
been neglected until old age.
fRAM9lf ,. b: record s:ss at . ave
and not trained since; got BY Tramp, sire OF
six In the thirty list and twelve under 2:S5ki
dam by Shiek, son OF Green's Bashaw. sire Of
fourteen In the thirty list. 8. q. the dam Of
Zoe Bennett, the fastest young trotter OF his
day In Iowa. Trampe Is the sirc Of Talisman,
four year old record 259il Temptation, -four year
old record 800. Was only beaten nose By
Stiles In $50 and | saw her pull her owner.
weighing 1s5 pounds In $50 pound road cart
better than forty clip late last October; Ta.
reta, two year old record 3:06, can trot nifty
clip. Token. record 3:07h: Temple, four year
old trial, 2:Ss. 4 s61; seconds, twety-slx clip
She ran away hitched with another horse soon
after and was disabled.
IRAMPLEs fee for 1887, SIS to insure = mare
with foal.
Tahuiated pedigree OF both horses seat to AL
applicants aud further Information cheerfuly
furnished. Pasturage for mares TO &c bred, =
cents week.
The Breeders Gazette furnished atlowest club
rates, 81 per year. 1t Is the most valuable live
stock weekly published In this country. tAmple
copies upon application.
Farm one mile north OF Preston on the foun-
tain road.
NJ. 7. CRATTAN,
20 Isinours. Mimi.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1887-08-11
Children Cry for Pitchers castor|a.
When Baby was sick, we gave her Csstoria.
When she Was Child, she cried for Castoria.
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When Che had Children, she gave them CAssoris.

Wide Awake !. too good to be popu-
lar. Isn't it queer that really good
things are apt to get neglected.
You can get specimen copy by
sending five cents to d. Lothrop Conn.,
pai,y, Boston.
Wide Awake for August has al il
Illustrated article on Summer Sports
that all young people will be glad to
see; another on Concord for patriots;
stories by Charles Egbert Craddock,
and several others; many minor pa
pers of serious value; and exquisite bit
of a mother-pOeM.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

We wish it known that we have located a
branch nursery at Wichita, and that we
mean business and have come to stay We
intend making Wichita distributing point.
We ask for nothing but your patronage.
Parties wanting stock viii do we'll to take
a look at the samples OF our stock on exhiGi-
ton at the east end of the iron bridge oppo-
site the Riverside hotel and get cur prices
They will find il 10 their interest to buy di-
rect from a responsible nurSerymau. especi-
ally home nursery Avoid buying of deal
ers and tree peddlers. We guarantee our
stock to be first-claSs in every particular
We make a speciality of setting and guaran-
teeing stock, particularly evergreens. Our
stock of shade and ornamental trees and
shrubs is full and complete.
w. {. Shaw ana Il. H. Southwell are our
duly authorizei agents, and any Others who
may hereafter he employed viii he furnished
with certificate of authority under the
nursery seal. Any orders entrusted TO them
we viii be responsible for. Headquarters at
the Commercial hotel until further notice.
c. H FINK q SoN. Props,
Lamar, No, and Wichita, Kan, nurseries
Al
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

At rare chance Being compelled to va
cate my dwelling house, 23l South Water
st, lately occupied by VIM. Grieffenstien,
offer at private sale, at sacrifice, my fur
niture, carpets, paintings. gas fixtures
works of art, stoves and kitchen utensils etc.
Every article is new and selected from the
best makers regardless Of expense. The
furniture was made to order from the latest
designs by the Robert Mitchell Furniture
Co., Cincinnati The carpets, principally
moquettes, were selected from this years
patterns from the factories of w. ~ ]. Ste
vens & Co, New York Curtains and por-
ferries from L. Solomon & Sons, New York.
The gas fixtures only just received were
made to order by Cassidy & Sons, New
York. An opportunity is offered to pur-
chase the finest and most stylish goods at
very reasonable figures. Parties wishing to
buy will please call at my Office, room >
Clement Building. North Main street, or at
my house, 23l Water street, between 1890
and II o'clock a. IN.
Il If CHAS. S. FECHHEIMER.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
The Cream of a Quarter section.

Ninety-eght lots in Reserve \, Stewards
subdivision, just plate and located.
Four blocks west of Garfield University and
four blocks southeast of Sisters Academy.
Bearing fruit trees and large shade trees on
many of these lots.
Business lots within four blocks are selling
at 81 ,20) on the same street upon which the
choicest of these lots front.
These lots are placed on the market on the
following terms if so desired: One half cash
the remainder in nine months.
1t viii pay you to look AT these lots before
purchasing elsewhere.
For sale by a. T Owen, in the Aldrich &
Brown block, Bayley Bros. ~ Co. II Z.
Reed and others 15-tf
Ladies laced Shoes 81, ct the ParlOr Shoe
store doors west of Manhattan hotel.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
House and Safe Mover.

Mr. G.. Gary, the old and reliable house
and safe mover of Sedalia, Mo, has perma-
nently located in Wichita. He has already
moved many of our Old buildings to the
rear, giving good satisfaction. TO find him
address p. o. box 1l:}3. Best of references
given if wanted d1:;-lm*
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
Brick and stone.

The directors of Fairmount college desire
to communicate with persons having brick
and stone for sale. Address
daft HENRY \. CLIFFORD, Sec'y,
Room p, Biting Baildny, Wichita, Kan.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
Nntice TO Old Settlers.

The annual reunion and bali will be held
at the opera house Feb - a usual Tie
various committees viii meet the 18th ~ ,
u. M at Allen & Smiths Office TO make final
arrangements. JOHN hILKIS, Sec.
Wichita, Kan, Feb. ID. 1e1t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
Art Instructions,

Would give lesson in oil painting from
object and sketchlng from nature also char
coal sketching directly from nature to a few
scholars, number limited Can see work al
studio over Muuson s; McNamara's dry goods
stora Visitors always welcome.
Respectfully, Mr.. G. f. FARNEY,
dSD-, t. Artist.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

We have customers for Main, Douglas ave.
Market, Lawrence, Topeka, Emporia and
Fourth ave property. Parties having prop
erty on the above named streets and wishing
it sold will please leave list with Us. Hardy
Solomon IL Sons, 321 Douglas avenue.
d51-tf.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

Am sorry, but this is to be an auction and
not a private sale of real estate of E. c. & L..
r. Cole, Feb. 23rd.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
A CARD.

While the proprietors hardly deem it neces-
sary to assure the public that the Auction Sale
OF E. G. & L. R. Coles Addition to Carey Park
te take place on the grounds February 23rd
next, at II o'clock a. m. would be fairly and
honestly conducted and that there shall be no
by bidding allowed by anyone; that the sale in
every particular shall be bonifide upright and
just to all concerned they have as a double as
Surance asked and kindly obtained the consent
OF the following well known business men and
bankers to be present at and see that the sale
is fairly andJustly conducted. That these gen
tlemen have toe confidence OF the entire COM
munity we need not say
j. O. DAVIDSON
H. G. LEE.
HON. HENRY C. SLUSS.
HON. w. E. STANLEY.
M. W. LEVY.
G.. A. WALKER.
CARLISLE, CROOK 81 CARLISLE
We have secured the services OF the well
known real estate auctioneer Mr.. S. s. Medds,
Of Louisville, kentucky.
Z. G. s. L. r. COLE
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

Having to vacate our room, $50 Main
street, March list, we viii sell books, wall
paper, stationery and fancy goods regard
less of cost, or close out The whole for a
stock farm or city property. No foolish
ness, this is snap.
d-7I-I2t FERRELL's BOOK STORE
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

Get your stoves repaired at the Wichita
Stove Repair shops, Nos. Is and IS E. Elm
and SIS n. Mainsueet. THOS MUNRO,
Tk-aod% PrODri-tpr
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

In answer 10 so many inquiries f. c. d J..
r. Cole will say, no lots in their addition 10
Carey Park will be sold at private sale.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

A five room house, 5000.
Three new houses, Sie01.
a five room house, 4th ave, S5,2o0.
a Fine large house, South Lawrence,
$4,000. :. ooo
-Four lots and large brick house. $500.
ON easy terms. Call at li4 Main ST. room
IN TS.tf G. H. HARRINGTON.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

Subscribers to the Thirteenth street bridge
fund are hereby requested to call at once
and pay their subscription to A. II. Max
well or j. X. Sawyer, who is authorized to
receipt for the same.
W c. WOODmAN, Pres
H MAXWELL Sec dict
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
Important.

l went to rent good six-room house. L.
w. Clapp, Office Main street, Kos. Harris
building Soft
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SPECIAL NOTICES.

FIoia the number of letters making en-
quiries about the real esta te auction sale OF
l. {. q L. r. Cole, one would Judge that
Shere would not lie lots enough 10 90 around.
66-lSt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

No, everybody shall have a fair chance at
the real estate auction sale, but no lots can
be sold at private sale before.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
Bargains for a Few Days.

Potatoes Sc per bushel or in 10 bushel lots
SOC at Steinhauser Merkle Supply CO. .S-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

For sale. the north halt Of the east half OF
the southwest quarter of section tlree, in
township -, range | east
The above described land belongs to the
estate of c. c. Aliston, ana will be on sale
for "a few DAYS. This land is near the ioca-
ton OF the Congregational college
76tf T.. B. .jEWETT,
Guardian for the heirs Office Temple Block.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
anted.

No lots are 10 be sold at private sale in
Coles edition to Carey Park. GG-lSt
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
Notice,

Special bargains on Douglas avenue and
Main street Allen Graham & Jones. 35tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

The EAGLE printing and blank book es-
Enlistment is prepared to do all kinds OF
job printing and blank book making, guar
anteelng their work to be tirst-clAss in every
respect. All counter work, checks, bonds,
perforated, numbered-or loose-at prices
equal to Kansas City or st. Louis.
Everybody is talking about the auction
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
4 Special Bargain

los feet on Emporia avenue, south Of
Second street, for a few days.
d63-tf BUNNELL x MOREHoUsE.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
For Sale

Everybody is talking about the auction
real estate sale to take place Feb. 90. 66-1St
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19

Wheelel.'S addition.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-02-19
Guardians sale.

Ladies laced shoes 81, Ct the ParlOr Shoe
store, / doors west of Manhattan hotel.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1887-08-02
EAST SUMNER.

Daring the shower on Thursday eve. the
lightning struck tree within - fcet OF
ne resltenee % u Y. Cary. No serious
iamxgc done.
Al excursion party consisting OF Post
master Eastman. Z. III. Stets0u. IL. ,.
Ride0ui and Ep.ras B0sw0rth, started Tor
Hack Mountain Thursday Afternoon. and
fnally reached Benson's and enjoyed tne
hospitality OF his barn foF the night. Fri
daV they made TIE ascent and found the
blnebsrries nice snd abundant.
Elias Keens and daughter, and another
voupr i.ty .scamped out ON the noun
tain during the fearful showers OF Thurs
Saw night Elias makes an annual trip
there. on, during the uight he had ample
time 20 cogitaie and make resolutions and
decided tnAt Be lad rather be AZ home on
rainy occasions. Next day. however, ne
was ready 70 Try u again. No one regrets
making trip there, even though there Is
some weiness.
Daring heavy shower that passed over
Ess, sumner a. about 6 o'clock last Thurs
d,y eve. The new cOng'i church edihee was
struck by lightning. doing eonsideraoie
damage 10 the tower and TO the outside
dulsh. Shingles and clspboards were
thrown several rods. and the carpets COW
cred with p,Asteripg. The damage was
no, heavy on The inside. Insured In Wheel,
ers agency From o'clock =. N, unul
3 o'clock the next morning there wAs 4
Succession OF heavy showers, and ,he
meadows are uodsr water. The lightning
Was terrible and the thunder heavy. Cor
siderable hay was caught out and Injured.
Crops are looking finely. SLocuh'